Identity

By mariam abreu
  • Sophocles' Electra(Theater)
    420 BCE

    Sophocles' Electra(Theater)

    Picture Description: This is an image of a vase painting at Agamemnon of Electra.
    This inspired the Electra Complex which is one way that identity is known to be expressed by action.
  • The Assassination of Julius Caesar(History)
    44 BCE

    The Assassination of Julius Caesar(History)

    Picture Description:Caesar is shown in Roman relief
    Shows political identity and how politicians transform into symbols that are greater than themselves.
  • Gothic Notre-Dame Sculpture: “The Kings of Judah”(Art History)
    1200

    Gothic Notre-Dame Sculpture: “The Kings of Judah”(Art History)

    Picture Description:Figures from Notre-Dame Cathedral's stone entrance.
    Medieval identity shaped by divine authority, heritage, and public exhibition.
  • Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre(Literature)

    Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre(Literature)

    Image Description:Early illustration of Jane Eyre.
    Personal independence and moral identity.
  • Frank Kafka-“The Metamorphosis”(Literature)

    Frank Kafka-“The Metamorphosis”(Literature)

    Image Description:The image shows a giant insect lying in a bedroom with furniture around it, symbolizing isolation and loss of identity. This is about a man that transforms into an insect ,symbolizing alienation and loss of identity.
  • Fritz Lang’s Metropolis(Film History)

    Fritz Lang’s Metropolis(Film History)

    Image Description:Movie poster featuring the robot Maria.
    Automation, social class identity, and the loss of human essence in work.
  • Pablo Picasso – “Girl Before a Mirror”(Art)

    Pablo Picasso – “Girl Before a Mirror”(Art)

    Image Description:The image shows a woman looking into a mirror, but her reflection looks darker and more distorted than her real figure. This painting reflects identity, self-image, and inner emotion.
  • Billie Holiday-Strange Fruit (Music)

    Billie Holiday-Strange Fruit (Music)

    Image Description:Image shows Billie standing on a stage in a long dress,singing into a microphone under a single spotlight. -This is a song about racial violence and black identity in America.
  • Frida Kahlo – “The Two Fridas” (Art)

    Frida Kahlo – “The Two Fridas” (Art)

    Image Description:The image shows two versions of the same woman sitting side by side, holding hands The image shows two versions of the same woman sitting side by side, holding hands
  • Gordon Parks – “American Gothic, Washington, D.C.” (Photography)

    Gordon Parks – “American Gothic, Washington, D.C.” (Photography)

    Image Description:The image shows a Black woman standing in front of an American flag holding a mop and a broom. Captures identity, struggle, and dignity during the Great Depression.
  • Lorraine Hansberry – “A Raisin in the Sun” (Theater)

    Lorraine Hansberry – “A Raisin in the Sun” (Theater)

    Image Description: It shows a family standing together in a small living room, looking hopeful but serious. Shows identity through race, family, and the American Dream.
  • Nina Simone – “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” (Music)

    Nina Simone – “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” (Music)

    Image Description: The image shows Nina Simone sitting at a piano with a strong, confident expression during a performance.
    This song is a powerful celebration of identity and pride.
  • Sandra Cisneros – “The House on Mango Street”(Literature)

    Sandra Cisneros – “The House on Mango Street”(Literature)

    Explores cultural identity, growing up, and finding your voice.
  • “The Color Purple” ( Film History)

    “The Color Purple” ( Film History)

    Image Description:The image shows two Black women standing together symbolizing connection and emotional strength. -This film shows personal and racial identity through growth and hardship.
  • “Boys Don’t Cry”(Film History)

    “Boys Don’t Cry”(Film History)

    image description :A young person with short hair stands in a rural setting, showing the struggle for gender identity. -Explores gender identity and self-expression.